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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Foreign Investment

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Foreign Investment - France

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges is recognised for handling complex foreign investment work, especially on behalf of leading private equity funds. The team is adept at assisting international clients with FDI requirements on transactions across a wide range of sectors, including energy, technology and life sciences.

À propos de l’équipe

Weil, Gotshal & Manges est reconnu pour son expertise dans la gestion d'opérations complexes d'investissement étranger, notamment pour le compte de fonds de private equity de premier plan. L'équipe accompagne efficacement les clients internationaux dans leurs obligations en matière d'IDE pour des transactions couvrant un grand nombres de secteurs, dont l'énergie, les technologies et les sciences de la vie.

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Work Highlights

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges assisted PSG with the FDI aspects of transactions in the technology sector.

  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges a conseillé PSG sur les aspects liés aux investissements directs étrangers dans des transactions dans le secteur technologique.

Strengths

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  • The Weil team is always responsive and works at a very fast pace that is necessary to successfully complete transactions.

    Foreign Investment respondentFrance

  • The Weil lawyers were very helpful in managing the relationship with the French authorities and they were very effective in helping us with our French filings.

    Foreign Investment respondentFrance

  • The lawyers are competent, fast to revert and responsive. They have handled our cases with ease. They understood the case well and the commercial context.

    Foreign Investment respondentFrance

  • Weil helps us with very sensitive topics in France and in multi-jurisdictions filings.

    Foreign Investment respondentFrance

  • Weil has an intimate knowledge of the topic and of all the key stakeholders in the government. It is able to assess accurately the risks and potential roadblocks as well as advise on the tactics.

    Foreign Investment respondentFrance

  • Weil possède une connaissance approfondie du sujet et de tous les acteurs clés au sein du gouvernement. L'équipe est en mesure d'évaluer avec précision les risques et les obstacles potentiels, ainsi que de conseiller sur les stratégies à adopter.

    Foreign Investment respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Marc Lordonnois
    Marc Lordonnois

    Marc Lordonnois

    Marc Lordonnois is praised for his leading expertise in foreign investment mandates. He represents a wide range of clients, including international private equity houses, infrastructure funds and pharmaceutical companies.

    Marc Lordonnois est reconnu pour son expertise de pointe en matière de mandats d'investissement étranger. Il représente une clientèle diversifiée, comprenant des sociétés internationales de private equity, des fonds d'infrastructure et des entreprises pharmaceutiques.

    • Marc is a true expert in the FDI area.

      Foreign Investment respondentFrance

    • It has been a pleasure to work with Marc. He is very competent and knowledgeable.

      Foreign Investment respondentFrance

    • Marc is an excellent lawyer with excellent FDI expertise. His understanding of the FDI process in the ministry and knowledge of the stakeholders is second to none.

      Foreign Investment respondentFrance

    • Ce fut un plaisir de travailler avec Marc. Il est très compétent et possède de vastes connaissances.

      Foreign Investment respondentFrance
    • Marc est un excellent avocat, doté d'une expertise remarquable en matière d'IDE. Sa compréhension du processus d'IDE au sein du ministère et sa connaissance des parties prenantes sont inégalées.
      Foreign Investment respondentFrance
    • Marc est un véritable expert en matière d'IDE.
      Foreign Investment respondentFrance
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